Community Partnerships

Richmond Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of RPS Shines 2019, an initiative to ensure that all RPS students feel valued, loved and cared for by creating safe and clean environments.

Last year, over 1,000 Richmonders and 75 partner organizations donated their time, expertise, and money to beautify and fix-up our schools. This year, with your support, we will extend our efforts throughout July and August so that all of our schools shine a bit brighter for our students as they return for the 2019-2020 school year.

Here are all of the ways for you to get involved:

Beautification Days

Beautification Days will enhance indoor and outdoor common areas in every RPS school. Volunteers will beautify school buildings and grounds by painting walls, organizing libraries, cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, mowing the grass, weeding gardens, and so much more! Click here to volunteer at the school of your choice, or to donate supplies or funds, click here!

Bathroom Blitz

The Bathroom Blitz initiative aims to improve school restrooms, electricity, HVAC systems, and other infrastructure at schools across the community. Volunteers with experience in providing skilled labor in areas such as plumbing, installation, electrical work, painting, and deep cleaning are needed to accomplish this critical work. Click here to volunteer your time for one of these crucial projects, or to donate supplies or funds, click here!

Community Murals

The process of making art can powerfully give voice to community members. Through our mural beautification efforts we hope to engage the community in creating artwork that beautifies our schools. Led by local artists and volunteers, community members will engage in conversations regarding Richmond’s local history and the rich diversity of our students and families. To donate supplies or funds, click here!

Questions?

If you’re interested in volunteering your time, donating supplies, or making a financial contribution for any of these initiatives, or if you have questions about how to get involved, send an email to RPS Community Partnerships Coordinator, Grady Hart (GHart@rvaschools.net), and Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Will Keenan (wkeenan.contractor@rvaschools.net).

Thank you so much for your time - we look forward to working with you this summer!